The Royal Marines in the '90s

Inheritors of the Commando tradition of World War II, the Royal Marines have proved themselves among the most versatile, hard-hitting troops in the world. The hard-earned green beret of the trained Commando is recognised as a badge of unusual military excellence the world over. alike, for intervention in arctic mountains, in jungle or in desert, and capable of rapid amphibious deployment anywhere, at any time. organisation, equipment and missions of a vital element of NATO's rapid reaction forces. Militaria series provide insight into how the modern soldier trains and fights, as well as offering a detailed account of many modern weapons.